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FENGYUN 1C DEB (37588)
COSPAR: 1999-025EKG | Alt Name: deb FY-1C
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 10, 1999
Launch Site
TAISC
Launch Pad
LC7
Launch Vehicle
Chang Zheng 4B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37588
International Designator
1999-025EKG
Epoch
Tue, 12 May 2026 09:07:25 GMT
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Inclination
98.13°
Right Ascension
171.26°
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Argument of Perigee
341.20°
Period
101.81 min
Mean Motion
14.14 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FENGYUN 1C DEB
Alternative Name
deb FY-1C
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CASC
Country
China
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 37588U 99025EKG 26132.38015374 .00001444 00000-0 75093-3 0 9991
2 37588 98.1317 171.2637 0080828 341.2045 33.4120 14.14388847603824
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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Radar Cross Section
0.007
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Manufacturer
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